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Sorry I'm late!

ALMOST FRIENDS

Excuse me.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER

After 20 years in the Army,
I need a little imagination.

And so the idea of a boarding house
for lonely animals seems to me...

Yes yes, I understand.
But there is a job market anyway.

We are obliged to take that into account.

Marithé, sorry to interrupt,
but the Monjouet group's arrived.

I'll finish with this gentleman
and be with you right away.

- Ok.
- Well, Mr. Garanger.

Come back at the end of the week

and we'll work on a
more realistic project. OK?

So...

Here really we do
individual training.

Now, imagine the shape of a rhombus.

First, we open the field
of possibilities,

and then we re-centre

to zoom in on the professional projects

adapted to your
specific skills

I think that's clear to all?

For me, it's not very clear.

OK, but it's good if you can
introduce yourself first.

All right, I'm Cynthia.

For me, it's not very clear.

For me, I really couldn't
understand it at all!

Well, we'll start
from your experiences,

and your skills -

you are all qualified workers,

to find the training
that best matches

to each one of you. Ok.

As I said, individual training.

Excuse me,
Carole?

Will it also work even

for someone who's never
exactly had a job?

You mean at Monjouet,

you never worked in the
production department?

Err...

No, but...

After a sudden redundancy,

it's absolutely normal to
feel lost or scared.

But you should know that,
we are really here for you.

Now I'll ask you to fill in
these individual cards.

Anyone need a pen?

Yes.

Pass behind you?

[indistinct]

Ah, there she is.
Thank goodness!

You're almost late!

Not at all, I'm right on time.

Oh yes?

Today I had the
'Monjouet' workers.

All those women made
redundant, it kills me!

It sucks, you say the same every time!
You're still with us, though!

Love, be a little nice, for once.
It's her birthday!

- Hello!
- Hello!

Watch your legs!

Hello!

Go, Pierre will direct you.

- We're not going to the Tai?
- Eh, no!

- Straight ahead!
- It's a surprise!

You'll see!

Are you crazy inviting
me to dinner here?

It'll cost an arm and a leg!

Oh, just go with it!

You'll see.
You're gonna love it.

Oh my, it's so chic and romantic.

It's wasted on you, no?

Why?
You have any other friends?

Don't be mean!

At least you get
what I mean?

It's a fashionable place,
that's all!

- Good evening.
- Good evening.

Mr. Pierre Perusel.

Yes, sure.
If you want to give me your coats.

Thank you.

- No, I'll keep mine, thank you.
- As you wish.

- Good evening ladies and gentlemen.
- Good evening.

It's Augustin,

Augustin will
take care of you.

If you'll follow me.

Off you go.

Smoked egg with yellow carrot,

Tuna tartare in jellied raspberry

and sea bass mousse in teriyaki sauce.

- Enjoy!
- Thank you.

How strange, that woman...
I saw her this morning,

She was with the
workers of Monjouet.

But what's she doing here?

Who cares?
Eat, it's a delicious!

- Hello!
- Ah, Theo!

- Have you already ordered?
- Not yet.

Another kiss!
It's my birthday.

- Hello!
- Hello.

- Hello, Nathalie.
- You ok?!

Oh fuck!

Holy shit, how good is that?

Mum, really!

- Sorry?
- Some bread.

This meal is the best thing that's
happened since ...

Since the birth of Theo?

No, since we divorced!

No, frankly, it's better than,

No really, it's better than all of it!

Of all?

How can say that after
after you were married to me?

Oh, I don't really know, darling!

- Amnesia!
- Yes!

Oh no...
you've not done that for me?

Yes, yes!

It's a special cake with
Sam Drissi strawberries.

- Happy birthday.
- Thank you.

- Everything is good, are you satisfied??
- It was perfect.

Thank you, thank you.

So, I understand
that there's a birthday?

- Who's the birthday girl?
- She is.

Ah good, and
as it's a lady I won't ask her age.

But certainly, it doesn't show!

Oh yes? You think I'm
older than I look?

- Pardon?
- You said that I do not show my age.

But you don't know my age.
So, you suppose I must be older than I look!

Really, I just wanted to
pay you a compliment.

- There's something you don't like?
- Come on, try the cake!

Maybe the sweetness will
calm you down.

There you go...

It's good!

It's our speciality cake,
here at the Moulin Blanc.

And also my wife's favourite...

Carole is your wife?

Yes, you know each other?

Err yes, we've already met.

Carole, can you come?

The lady says that she know's you.

Ah, yes, we met at the gym.

You also spend your life in the gym?

What's this pleasure women
have in suffering so much?

...when you know there's someone
who loves you as you are.

Yes, it's true, I really don't know
at all why we do that.

Now excuse me, Sam.

There are still many orders.
Sorry, I must leave you. Good evening.

Such a beautiful restaurant
and beautiful couple.

Certainly, there are people
who have a perfect life, yes?

Err, I would never say that.

I'll think about.
'Till Thursday then.

'Till Thursday, yes.

Good morning.

Ah, good morning.

I wanted to apologize for embarrassing you
the other night, at the restaurant.

It was very kind of you

to keep my little secret.

Well, professional secrecy
also exists for us.

Although I prefer not having to lie.

Yes, certainly I understand,
I am very sorry.

Look, I'm supposed to be taking my
aptitude test right now.

Can I do it with you?

Ah, err...

Yes, ok. Come along.

I hope at least you don't take me

for a pathological liar!

You know, it's just that my
husband doesn't know about it.

Since we are rather well known,
because of the restaurant.

And you thought to do an aptitude test,
because you intend changing profession?

Frankly, I don't know
what I intend to do.

All I only know is that
I have to do something.

I went to a dermatologist,

an allergist and an acupuncturist.

You think that the
cause is your job?

Every night when I go down
to work at the restaurant,

it burns me so much that I
want to tear my arms off.

What precisely is your
role at the Moulin Blanc?

Owner, proprietor,

official taster, public relations ...

Actually, I don't really know
what my role is.

I do not have a precise role.

You know, in cases of dissatisfaction
in the workplace,

It's not necessarily the nature
of the work that's the cause.

Sometimes a change of scene,
or team,

or even timetable, can already be
enough to feel much better.

But not in my case, because...

the scene is my house

and the team is my husband!

So, I would like you
to list briefly

your best professional memory,

and your best non-professional memory,

and your greatest
professional regret

and non-professional.

Right... it's rather personal, no?

So then, my best professional memory:

I'd say when we got
our first star

and the title of 'Master Restauranteur'.

And non-professional...

when I met my husband, obviously!

My greatest professional regret:

Dropping out of school.

My greatest private regret:

not having had children.
I could not.

I wanted to adopt, but

for Sam the process
was too hard.

The procedures for adoption
were too long...

But to open a new restaurant,
that's not a problem!

You're opening
a new restaurant?

Yes, you didn't know?

Yes, the newspapers have already reported.

It was Sam's idea to

to create a Moulin Blanc bistro,

in the town centre,
in Rue des Sept Dormants.

Just talking about it,
I already feel exhausted.

I note that in all your memories
your husband is always at the centre.

Well, the Moulin Blanc, that's him.

The talent, the force of
personality are his.

There can be no doubt about that.

So I just have to
smile at customers

And scratch myself
to death, is that it?

Oh no, not at all, Carole.

You'll discover that
you have developed

many more attributes
than you have imagined.

You think?

I'm happy to be with you

rather than with that other one,
who looks like a prune!

Michel? Excellent trainer.

Yes, but between women
there's better understanding,

especially if you're more or less the same age.

and at an important crossroads!

An important crossroads?

But yes!

You see
what I mean?

No.

- Now, do you feel ready for a new test?
- Yes.

What you have done?
It's a terrible job, it's shit!

Sorry.

- Marithé, right? How are you?
- Fine thanks.

Come to see Carole,
to see the work?

No no, not at all!

I was passing by here by accident.

I'll show you around.

I cannot ignore
a friend of my wife,

Especially if because of it
I don't see her anymore.

Between the gym and the
your lunches in town!

Pardon?

Here it is!

Take care not to get dirty.

Wait, give me the bag.

Also, I'll take the handbag?

Carole will have told you
what we want to do for our tapas menu.

- Well ...
- Here, the kitchens.

Here we bake our own bread.

You bake bread?

Oh yes, it's easy.
You should try.

There's nothing better in the world

Than to eat your own bread.

It's, well, mythological!

I'll show you the upper room?

- Here it is.
- Oh yes.

- It's cute, right?
- Oh yes.

Enough for 30 seats.

You know, I have a lot of love
for the Moulin Blanc,

but, I felt the need to renew myself,

to discover new horizons.

It excites me like a 20-year old!

Take me for crazy, huh?

No no, not at all.

No no, on the contrary.

I'm glad to see someone
passionate about what he does.

I enjoy it because
I always deal

with people who do not
love their work.

What is your job?
Carole didn't he tell me.

I work with vocational training for adults.

the head office is just
a stone's throw away

That's great!
Do you enjoy it?

Yes yes, I enjoy it very much.

When people change profession,
they are better off,

For me it's rewarding.

- You have something for, errr?
- Pardon?

Wait...

That's a good idea!

Ok, I'll explain to you.

Here is the cold room.

Here we broke down the two partitions
to enlarge the kitchen

and here I'll install my oven.

There?
There?

Well yes... there.

Here you are.

- I have to go.
- OK, well.

Look what he did!

It's really a job for ...

- Oh God, I'm so sorry!
- Oh dear!

All right? You hurt?

No, not bad.
I just had a good shower!

Come on, lower your head.

- Huh?
- Lower your head.

Lower your head. There!

You don't wear perfume. Good.

I'd kick some women out of
the restaurant for their perfume!

Huh?

mmm... fresh bread, pears and mushrooms.

- What?
- Yes, it's your natural scent.

See you soon?

Err, yes?

I'll tell Carole to
organize a lunch.

- After the gym?
- Yes fine. See you soon.

Look, now that I think of it,

You will need staff here.

You've already found them?

For the kitchen, yes.

But I've not looked for
the waitresses yet.

I think I might have
some waitresses for you,

Would you be interested
to meet them?

Yes sure, why not?

You know what?

Call me.

OK.

Carole, Carole are you there?

- Yes I'm here.
- Are you coming down?

You mean now?

Yes, right away,
It's ready.

Go. Start from the left.

Interesting, but too acidic.

I agree. Here's the 2nd.

Today I met by chance
your friend, Marithé.

Ah! And you chatted together?

I showed her around.

She liked it a lot.

She's going find
me some waitresses.

This is not so good.

Little character,
the tastes are dull.

Will you take an interest in
the bistro at some point?

Your friend found the
project wonderful.

You've talked about it, right?

No, we haven't
talked about it.

Not everything revolves around you
and your projects, Sam.

It can also be about me too
because I also exist!

Who's said otherwise, who?

What's with you?

Is it your eczema?

You've not told me
about the third one.

Not bad. Yep.

Good morning!
You're very stylish today.

- Good morning, Carole.
- You look good with make-up.

- It's a special occasion?
- No, not particularly. But thanks.

So, first of all I tell you that
I met your husband, by chance.

Since when exactly are we friends?

But we could be, couldn't we?

No, I'm sorry, but if I
use you as an alibi,

it's only so that I can come here.

But that's not the issue.
Eh? Ok?

Follow me.

So, the idea is to circle,
on the list of suggested words,

those you would say are
your main qualities.

Right.

Decisive, obliging,
clever, organized, clearheaded.

Oh my, that'll take some optimism!

You try to do the exercise objectively,
without undervaluing yourself.

Ok.

'Liar' is not there...

Frivolous. That's for me.

And I don't undervalue myself.

The first thing I noticed coming in
was your makeup.

You could circle 'Observer'.

Yes, 'Observer'.

You see how you underestimate
your qualities, Carole?

I'm sure the restaurant owes as much
to you as it does to your husband.

You're so encouraging.

Not at all,
I say what I see.

Do you know that in our tests,

women systematically see their defects

and men their qualities?

- Really?
- Oh, yes.

Yes, definitely...

If Sam did the test
he'd immediately circle his merits.

It's true that he has self-confidence,
very enthusiastic.

He always has so much energy?

Yes, always.

And in everything,
if you know what I mean.

It's exhausting.

In what way?

Sometimes, you need a man
to leave you alone, right?

Er, yes... I wouldn't know.

Let's continue.

OK... dreamer, spontaneous,

curious, diplomatic, generous.

But no, I was wrong!

These are not really
professional qualities.

Excuse me a moment.

Why do not you answer the phone?

My birth certificate, I turned the house
upside down and couldn't find it.

- But why do you need it?
- For the scholarship!

- I have to hand in everything today.
- I had forgotten.

So it's in a box
under the bookcase.

Let's have lunch together, shall we?
I won't be long.

I have no time, Mum.
I have to get passport photos.

Excuse me.
That was my son.

I never imagined that
you had such a big son.

Me neither,
I mean...

It seems like yesterday he clung to
my legs to not go camping.

And now he wants
to go far away.

And for so long.

You live alone with him?

I had a strong sense that you
were also going through a moment like this.

Like what?

I told you:
an important crossroads.

Oh, I called you out!

You're offended?

No, but, err...

between intern and trainer,
using 'vous' [not 'tu'] would be more appropriate.

The problem is the customers.

- Why customers?
- Having to make wisecracks all day,

Hello, please and
you're welcome, and this and that!

Of course, you had the right
the right to insult him!

It soothes the nerves, sometimes!

Jackie, you have to learn to relax,
otherwise...

Because service means friendliness.

- That's for sure, huh?
- Ok.

Good, now for a brief review of
your personal aptitude tests.

Are you sure they
will be right them?

Yes, they will be perfect.
Help me...

We're gonna do some role-playing.
I know you'll like them.

Francoise, you're very
good at role-playing.

Then, you are her boss, Cynthia.
Perfect, ok?.

Good morning, Sam.

Ah, good morning!

- Good morning.

Apart from a few,
they're all at least 60years old.

They seem to have one foot in the grave!

I thought the idea of the
project was clear:

It's young, local,
cute, trendy.

- Frankly, those are all grannies!
- No.

- No what?
- No.

You said you want to do a
simple and authentic cuisine?

Then you have to present it with
simple and authentic people.

For me, to advise me on the food,

frankly I'd have more
confidence in a granny,

than those, as you say, in
anorexic twenties.

You're telling to me how to
market a restaurant?

I'm not talking to you
about marketing!

I'm talking about people.

Those women have lived,
experienced, have human value.

And that is priceless!

You think you're fooling customers
with a bit of show?

Who's just making a show?
Do I pull the wool over your eyes?

Is this just for show?

You really want this, huh?

- Don't you?
- Yes.

I didn't say it couldn't be done.

Wow, you're a genius!
You're my idol!

He took them all!

And how you just put the owner in
your pocket and won him over!

Are you kidding me?

But no, he was
completely captivated.

And Jackie had become
almost a sweetie!

Really?

Cut it out, Marithé!

After all you're
not just a mother.

You have your own life,
you can even fall in love.

Ah well, to fall in love again,
no problem!

How would that be?
Did you meet someone?

Huh? Come on tell me!
Come on!

Forget it!

Anyway, the good ones,
are always married.

Excuse me for reminding you,
Marithé, but...

when I met Pierre,
he was married to you!

True, but in this case, it's not the same.
It is not possible.

There's someone I have
met professionally,

and from an ethical point of view,
no, I cannot do that.

Tell me,
can I carve the chicken?

But now, seeing what stealing
my husband has done for you...

- What?
- No no, nothing!

No?

Yes, go ahead and carve, love.

Here we are at the end of
our first step today.

With the test results,

the computer will propose a profession
suited to your potential.

Shall we go?

Yes, go!

It's like opening Christmas
gifts under the tree!

I expect to walk out of
here able to do something.

Something just for me.

FALCONER

So, what does it say?

Falconer.

Falconer!
What's that?

I guess they are the people
who train falcons.

I am surprised as you.

It has never suggested that.

But, it's absurd!

It cannot be my vocation!

How could I train a falcon?

I think that there are falcons

in an area where they seek personnel

and the computer thinks
it could be suitable.

Perfect! Even the computer
takes me for a nothing!

No, no no!
Don't say that.

And especially,

try not to have preconceived
ideas, huh?

Me, for example,

I have dealt with
a real estate agent

who opened a dog toilet centre.

and who is very, very happy
with this change.

Oh yes?

But I don't feel like making
toilets for falcons!

I understand.

Falconer.

Falconer.

Falconer!
I think it has a virus

Because it's not normal
to make a single proposal.

But you couldn't
reset all data?

Listen, Carole, I do what I can
I'm not a magician!

But shit, it's frozen!

Anyway, it's better that we stop now.

See you Friday, eh?

- Goodbye.
- See you, Carole.

If we begin to say that
the computer has a virus

whenever you don't
like the suggestion!

Come on, Michel... Falconer?

What did you expect? Supermodel?

- Belly dancer?
- No! Nor stripper.

She doesn't pretend to be a Barbie.

I just hoped for a positive return

based on her past experience.

It seems reasonable, eh?

When you've worked for 20 years, to be able
to bring out the talent of another! No?

Well, she's a normal unsatisfied
and frustrated wife.

No, I do not know,
I feel empty, sad,

...a nothing.

But of course I'd love to.
But how can I?

There, right now?

No no, I cannot.

No, it's impossible.

Yes, me too!

- Carole!
- I'll try. I'll call you back.

- I wanted to apologize to you for just now, really!
- No, no no!

Yes!

Listen, get in, I'll give
you a lift, if you want.

Ah ok, thank you!

I'm sorry, but the computer problems
make me hysterical. Sorry!

You all right?

I don't feel like going home.

Listen, would you mind
dropping me off at the country club?

At the country club?
But it's not on my way.

It's not such a big detour.

You ever been there?

It's beyond my means.

And we should be members, right?

If you've never been
I'll invite you in!

We'll have a drink together.

You'll see, it's a great place.

You'll love it.

I would spend my life there, if I could.

But unfortunately, I don't drive.

- Why, you did not have a license?
- Yes, I do.

I had a bad accident 5 years ago

and since then I am afraid
to touch the steering wheel.

But this is a big problem, Carole.

To train you, you must
be able to travel.

And then for self-esteem,
you absolutely must resume.

Why not you try now?
Look, not even a dog passes by.

I'll try on the way back, shall I?

Come on, there's the riding school!

Good life, yes?

The Moulin Blanc, the country club.

These places are incredible!

I feel a bit like the
ugly duckling here!

If you feel at a crossroads, you'll
feel out of place everywhere.

Ah, You made it!

Vincent, meet Marithé.

- Hello friend.
- Hello.

Err, I have no right to say friend,

I can say my 'trainer',

It's a bit like a parole officer!

Well, I don't know what.

Well, Marithé Bressy, that'll do!

- The toilets are where?
- Over there.

Ah, there you are.
You disappeared!

I've been looking everywhere for you.
Shall we have an aperitif?

Unfortunately, I have to go.

Oh yes? Not right away, I hope.

- Shall we have a drink first?
- No, I'm going, it's clouding over.

But you don't have to come with me.

- Well, goodbye.
- Goodbye.

You see? It's a miracle!

I'm completely relaxed.

Thanks to you, because
I don't feel you judge me at all.

Sam must always be macho.

"Watch the road"!

"Check the rear-view mirror"!

Well, to watch the road is not
really a macho concept.

I'm glad that you
enjoyed the country club.

That's the kind of place
I'd like to work at.

The outdoors, sports.

Yes but you only invited me just because
you wanted to meet your lover.

What?

I saw you after the toilet.

With the rider, Vincent.
I saw you in his arms.

Okay, I haven't talked about Vincent.

But it was you who said that our
relationship must be professional.

So I never know how much I
can confide in you.

What I can say and
what I can't say to you.

Oh well!

I think the whole
transmission is shot.

That's bad.
I'll reimburse you, of course.

It's not just
about the money

I will lose the bonus for this bullshit!

And what do we do now,
in the middle of nowhere?

It will take hours
for a tow truck.

But no, we'll just call Sam.

With the 4x4 he will pull out in 2 minutes.

We don't really need to
make a big deal out of it.

But you know that it means
fixing the transmission?

I thought I would keep
this car for three more years!

Look, it's not my fault!

It was you who distracted me.

Call your husband, immediately!
Right now!

Sam, everything is fine.

Look, I'm with Marithé and we have a
small problem with her car.

No, not serious,
but can you come up with the 4x4?

Ah, he's coming!

Please, can you do me a favour?

Can you say that it was you driving?

- Otherwise he'll question.
- We'll see.

Well, girls?
What have we been up to?

- You ok?
- Yes.

Let's see.

I can tow it home.

I'll call Gerard,
He can fix it without a bill.

Carole told me about the
problems with insurance.

He remembers that we're
on a first-name basis, huh?

And if we talk about it, we were at
the gym together, Monday evening.

So, evidently,
you've used me as an alibi

for meetings with your cowboy!

See you there?
OK, thanks.

Well, Gerard will join us
at the Moulin Blanc

I don't think that
there is a lot of damage.

But, the transmission is bust!

I see that you know enough to
be a public menace!

Oh, Sam!

If we could avoid the macho jokes
about women drivers!

Seriously, how did you finish
in the ditch on a road so straight?

That's enough!

I prefer to call a recovery service

- And lose my bonus!
- What a character!

- But Sam, stop!
- No, it's ok. It was just a bit of humour.

Stop it!

It was me who was driving.

Why didn't you tell me?

- Ok?
- Yes, it's ok.

What's going on?
Tell me!

You're never there. We don't talk.
There's nothing anymore.

What's going on in your head?
Tell me!

I will not talk about it now.
It's not the time.

- When, then. When will we talk about it?
- Stop!

- Stop what?
- Stop!

Stop this car!
Leave me alone!

Please don't do that.
Carole, Carole!

It's unbearable.

I don't have to change jobs.

I have to leave Sam.

It's ready!

You'll eat with us?

How about a cognac?

Yes yes, it will do us good.

Here you go.

Do you know what?

It's such a relief that you
know everything about Vincent.

It's not the first time that
I've had an adventure, you know?

- Huh?
- You're judging me?

No, no no.

It's a breath of fresh air.
It stops me from going crazy.

Because I just can't take it anymore!

I want to leave, breathe,
have my own life!

I don't love him anymore .

It's the truth!
I don't love him anymore.

I feel suffocated with him.

With Vincent, I'll live again,
you understand?

He listens to me, like you.

It feels so good to talk to you,
You give me confidence,

You can't imagine how
good it makes me feel.

Do you think I'm right, huh?

You think I should leave Sam?

But Carole, it's
not for me to tell you.

But I'm right, no?

Frankly, you can't
ask this of me.

But who else?
You're my only friend!

Carole, Marithé?
Carole?

- Yes?
- The car's ready.

Ok, we're coming.

Shit! I have to prepare for customers.

Above all, he mustn't suspect anything
until I'm ready to leave.

Otherwise, it would be hell!
I know it'd be painful for you too.

No, don't worry.
I understand.

Thank you, thank you!

There you go, good as new.

I'm really sorry.
Are you OK?

You look pale.

There have been revelations!

...backlash from the accident.

You, come with me.

Here.

What is?

One of my grandmother's
secrets. Energy.

Ok?

A little bitter,
but it's ok.

- Here.
- Thank you.

Look, I'm really sorry that you've
got caught in the middle of all this.

I don't know if Carole told you about it,

but it's not been a good time for us.

And I know that this must
be difficult for you.

In addition, I've been an idiot!

- No!
- Yes Yes Yes. Anyhow,

I want to thank you for
your support.

Thank you, but I was too hard.

No, no, no, on the contrary!

I have found you...

... supportive

No, I can't, I can't!

I can't. I...
Not my style. I cannot do it.

- But yes...
- But yes what?

No, I agree.
You're right. It's...

not good to begin a story...

with a situation that's not clear.

You're right.

I'm going.

What this order?

What this order?
It's not understandable.

Write more clearly!

- Where's Carole?
- I don't know.

I've not slept a wink.
I had such a mess in my head!

- Tell me about it!
- Changing life so suddenly.

- Yes, I know.
- In addition...

Plus, at our age.
We are at an important crossroads.

- It's now or never.
- Exactly.

Have you changed your mind?

No no. But I've never been
independent in my life.

Do you really think I can
make it on my own?

Sure you can! Obviously.

I took advantage of my insomnia
to repair the computer.

And I made out a whole
list of proposals for you.

Please!

You know, when you
change your orientation,

- You start from scratch, that's clear.
- Of course.

But I have to say that there is bound to be
a period of adjustment, eh?

You'll find a job you'll like,
Carole. Don't worry!

Good morning madames.
What'll it be?

- A coffee for me.
- Two.

Two coffees.

Even the secretary?

There must be someone in the office
that's not on maternity?

Yes, I'll wait.

Yes? Thank you very much.

I got it!
I've got my place at MIT!

My son's going to college in Boston!

Bravo, I'm so proud of you.

See how happy your mother and I are.

Mum, are you okay? What's wrong?

Theo, it's fantastic.

I'm so happy for you.

Again?

WINDOW DRESSER, THE CRAFT OF THE FUTURE

See that building over there?

It's an equestrian centre.

I believe it's for sale.

Isn't it the ideal place

for starting a new life?

Yes, yes, but I could never
manage such a place by myself.

Carole, stop!

You must become aware of
the extraordinary qualities...

you developed at the Moulin Blanc.

- You really think so?
- Of course I do!

You have huge potential.

Yes, but to do it all alone...

- And Vincent? What's his profession?
- He has an accounting firm.

- Oh, great! So boring!
- Eh?

Believe me, no one is an
accountant by vocation!

But it means he has money

and an aptitude for sniffing out a bargain

And what's more,
he's a horse rider!

First he buys shares
in the equestrian centre

and then helps you to manage it.

It's perfect, right?

He could also teach
his riding lessons.

He's so talented!

I would take care
of the beginners.

And children, especially.

We could also have ponies!

Ponies too, of course!

And you could come and work with us.

Me?

Wouldn't you want to
get out of that hole?

No, no no.

Well certainly, sometimes I can't
take it anymore, like anyone, but...

Come on, admit it!
I you're just like me, you know.

You're about to implode.

No, it's not that. I just...

Oh, you're right!

Now that my son is leaving,
what do I have left? Nothing!

Why can't I have some fun
for a change?

Right!
Shall work together, then??

- You're crazy!
- No, not at all!

We'll be partners?

Oh damn, you've convinced me!
We'll be partners!

Ah, let's welcome the big world!

... independence!

Luxury, and freedom !

- And ponies!
- Oh yes, the ponies!

Many ponies, thousands of ponies!

So, why do I have to come back?

Because I would like to go further.

But why insist? I've told you that
I've no desire to change jobs.

Well? Did it go well?

- Did you do the adjectives test?
- Yes Yes. Goodbye.

What are you talking about?
She's not crazy.

How can you talk like that
about a friend of mine?

First of all, she's not your friend.
You've only known her two months.

I have to tell you,
I found her insistent...

You know, pushy.

Excuse me! I wanted to tell you.

That little meal last time...
Oh, it was a marvel.

- I beg your pardon?
- I don't usually like offal very much...

but that one!
And those capers!

You know we change the menu next week?

There are sweetbreads with hazelnuts.

They're a delight.
You really mustn't miss them!

Well, I'll run to book!

Until the next time!

See you soon!

So, Carole,
we were talking and you...

I what?

I do my job and
I do it very well.

And thanks to Marithé,
I have become aware of it.

Oh, my love!

If you would make a little effort.

I'm sure she
could help you too.

Stop, Carole!

I'm good!
I'm fine where I am.

Come!

Here, they brought this for you.

Oh yes?

Don't you think you hang out a little
too much with the Moulin Blanc family?

Now you're on a first-name basis?

Look Michel, you have to
be flexible at times.

Who was that guy who came
for an interview just now?

- Oh, fuck!
- Pardon?

Taste.

He just wants a training course...

or to change jobs?

Don't forget the meeting.

Excuse me for my behaviour
the other night.

I hope it didn't spoil our friendship.
Hoping to see you at the bistro opening.

With friendship, Sam.

You're welcome.

That's delicious!

- Hello!
- Oh!

- Hello!
- Good evening, Marithé !

Carole is over there.

Thank you.

You know each other well?

Excuse me.

Excuse me, excuse me!

- No thanks.
- As you wish.

It's hard to follow my diet tonight.

- Good evening!
- How are you?

- Some champagne?
- Yes, please!

- Great success, eh?
- Yes!

I cannot thank you
enough for this job.

- Mr. Sam is brilliant.
- You're following the management course?

Yes, I hope to be
on the cash desk soon.

Hello Marithé, the master
wants you to try these.

Jackie. The chef, he's called the chef!

Ok, But who cares?
Shit!

I wanted to create a convivial space,

to get the feeling of
cooking for my friends.

It was my dream,

and this environment was ideal,

comfortable but not too refined,

elegant but not pretentious.

And the staff reflects this as well.

Marithé, the equestrian centre...
can we forget it?

Vincent didn't take it well when
I asked him to invest some money.

I get the impression
he's mad at me.

You could use a whole weekend together.

A whole weekend? Impossible.

Would you do that?

An intensive fitness weekend with you?

Certainly!
I'm working a bit too much,

We have to get back in shape, yes?

- An entire weekend would be wonderful!
- Oh yeah!

But I'd have to use you as an alibi!

It'll be fine, don't worry.

You know? I'm looking for
a training course for you.

What you need is an internship,

that leads directly to a job.

An internship in what?
In what line of work?

It doesn't matter.
Who cares?

Carole, you mustn't
feel limited. No!

No, but even so.

Excuse me Mme. Drissi.
Come and meet the deputy mayor.

Excuse us for a moment?

Fucking hell!

It's not serious, Jackie.

But I'm still on trial!

- I'm totally screwed!
- Don't worry.

Oh fuck, the master!

Jackie, what have you done again?

No, it's absolutely my fault.

- No way!
- No, I swear, she passed with the tray.

Listen, come with me. Come!

You know, they're very motivated,
but they must have time.

Don't worry, but yes, they will learn.

- This is... here you go.
- Thank you.

And some dish soap,

removes grease stains.

Anyway, I am quite satisfied.

Customers appreciate them,
and then...

I got a little interested
in you, didn't I?

Yes, a bit.

I'm all wet!

And I don't want you to
take me for a bad guy.

I think that if I hold
my hand here in front,

- Like this, then I can go.
- Yes.

- Yes?
- Yes.

Fine thanks.

Actually, we do have a
pre-employment internship.

But don't get your hopes up, you know
what the Chamber of Commerce is like.

Lists blocked since January.

Pascal, I absolutely need a place.

And I absolutely need
a holiday in the Seychelles!

But it's like your place,
just wishful thinking.

Come on, there's always someone
who gives up at the last minute!

30 people on the waiting list.

Please, put her at
the top of the list.

Impossible!

Look, this is a real emergency, you know?.

My candidate is super competent.

But her husband is violent!
He attacks her.

She has to find a way out.

- And she has 5 children!
- 5 children?

Listen, I've done you
many favours, Pascal.

Get me a place

and I swear I won't forget it.

Oh, for fuck's sake!

Fine, but I want the complete dossier
on my desk by Monday evening.

Sure, you'll have it!

Oh, shit!

Hey Carole, it's Marithé.
Listen!

Call me before you
leave for the weekend,

I have the perfect internship for you!
Call, eh?

Yes , Carole, Marithé again.

I hope the weekend
of love's going well.

But I need your answer right now
for the super, super internship.

It's urgent. Kisses.

But no, what the hell?

Yes?

It's for the internship at
the Chamber of Commerce.

I need your stamp.

- Is there already...
- The parameters, signature, tax code,

the internship, the letter of intent, etc.
Everything except your stamp.

Yes? Marithé!

- Shouldn't you be in the kitchen?
- No, no.

Look, what was this invention
of the fitness weekend?

What's she been telling you?

Since Carole been back, she's been in crisis.
She doesn't get out of bed anymore.

Exactly, that's why I came.

Because I think I
caught the same virus.

Carole?

Carole?

Carole! What's going on?
What's happened to you?

Why haven't you called
me back in 4 days?

The weekend was a disaster.

It's over with Vincent.

- What?
- He doesn't love me anymore.

He left me.

Shit. I'm sorry.

It's sad, very sad.

But, now you have to get dressed right away.

Because we have to be in the
Chambers of Commerce at 11.

- Huh?
- The internship, Carole, the internship!

There's only half an hour left,
we must hurry!

But I'm in no position
to do an internship.

I have to decide what
do with my life.

But everything's
already decided.

You want a divorce, find a job

and become independent.

There you are,
that's what you want.

And this internship will
allow you to have all that.

And above all to forget
that imbecile Vincent. There!

No, not an imbecile.

It's just that he felt manipulated
on those aptitude tests.

He thinks I want to make
another Sam out of him.

Oh, what an idiot!

I don't know,
perhaps he's right.

Maybe I should rebuild
my marriage,

If it's not too late.

Of course it's too late!

Your marriage is broken.

What are you talking about?

You cannot want that!

Look, let's go.

We'll talk about everything calmly on
way to the Chamber of Commerce.

Get dressed now. Hurry up!

But I don't care
about your internship!

Listen, Carole,
you have to do it.

I have committed to you.
I signed on your behalf.

- You cannot ruin me.
- You imitated my signature?

But I never said I wanted
the fucking internship.

What made you do that?

For your sake,
I did it for your own good.

But have you gone out of your mind?

You cannot decide for me!

Are you kidding?

Vincent was right, you're crazy!

Get out now! Leave me alone!

Get out!

Marithé!

That's enough,
I've had enough with the lies.

- What?
- Tell me what's going on with Carole.

- What?
- Something's going on between you.

I don't know what it is but it's clear
that you take me for an idiot.

- No, no no!
- What game are you playing?

What game are you playing with me?

Me? But I've never played with you.

I'm being honest with you, Sam.

Believe me, I beg you.

I never wanted to lie to you.

But how can I believe you?

- Here?
- No, where you have your finger, look.

I don't know, Marithé,
I don't see anything.

I don't see anything at all.

And yet I swear it
itches me so much.

A terrible itch.

I don't see anything.

But what can I tell you?
I'm a dentist, not a dermatologist.

Look, you want me to prescribe
a mild anti-anxiety medication?

An anti-anxiety for eczema?

I'm not crazy!
It itches like mad.

But it itches, I scratch!

I don't know what
I'm doing anymore.

I'm desperate.

I don't understand anything anymore.

Nathalie, maybe I'm about
to become a whore.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Marithé !

I just came from Pascal,
he's furious with you.

about the intership at
the Chamber of Commerce.

I looked at the
Carole Drissi dossier.

Am I wrong, or was it you
that wrote the reasons?

And the signature doesn't match
the one on the registration form.

Was it you?

And then that guy the other day
said you were forcing his hand.

He doesn't appear in the
planning or the dossier.

Are you doing private
consultations here?

Marithé, do you realize
what you're doing?

You don't respect the rules anymore,

or ethics.

You're mixing the private
with the professional?

You don't talk about the dossiers
with your colleagues anymore.

Doesn't this mean
anything to you?

- What?
- Transgression, insulation,

private and professional confusion.

Well yes, they're all symptoms
being burnt out.

All symptoms of
being burnt out.

Am I having a nervous breakdown?

Oh my God.

And what happens when
one loses control?

Sick leave,

psychological support,

a dozen sessions to start with.

Refocusing on non-professional
activities: hobbies, leisure.

And if it doesn't pass in three months,

We'll do an aptitude test
with a view to relocation.

Good morning.

I am so glad that
you called me back!

I'm so ashamed of how
I treated you the last time.

I was too shocked,
I didn't know what I was saying.

No, it was perfectly normal
for you to react like that.

Carole, I have committed a lot of
of irregularities with you.

- Because I've involved you so much?
- No, no.

There are so many rules
and a code of ethics

to protect interns.

But I have not protected you at all.

It's unforgivable.

So, I would like to apologise.

You're joking!
Of course, I forgive you.

Marithé , you mustn't undervalue yourself.
You always told me that.

What I told you about your
potential and your skills,

it was absolutely sincere.

You must believe me.

But from now I won't be
following your dossier.

You don't want take care
of me anymore?

No, I can't take care of you anymore.

Nor anyone else,
because I'm leaving my job.

- Because of me?
- But no, no!

Because of what I did to you.

Come on, you did it
out of friendship!

No.

I did this to take your husband
away from you.

- What? Sam?
- Err, yes, Sam.

But don't worry,
it didn't work at all.

Sam loves you.

And I think you're right in
wanting to save your marriage.

Anyway, I promise not to
go near him again.

But that's not possible.

It's not possible,
I don't believe you!

You can't have done that.

Yes, I did.

I do not feel well,
I'm all dizzy!

You ok?

I feel faint.

- What can I do?
- Find me a bag.

I have to breathe in a bag!

- A bag?
- Look for bag!

erm...

Hey!

There!

You can't know how ashamed I feel.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry!

- It's horrible!
- Yes, I know. I know.

No, it's this bag that's horrible!
It's greasy!

It's full of fries!

- How could you do that?
- Sorry, I took the first I could find.

I'm talking about Sam, bitch!

Liar, whore!

I thought we were friends.

6 MONTHS LATER

- Marithé!
- Hello!

- You're a flower!
- Thank you.

- Nice to see you again!
- I have a gift!

So you think that I'm going
to be really bored when I retire?

Thank you.

- Ah!
- Oh, it's the same.

Another fishing rod.

No matter, no matter.

- Here, Michel!
- Thank you, Francois.

Thank you.

I'll give you mine later!

This is from the secretaries.

Thank you.

You were my model,
my absolute model.

A beacon.

What you did for the Monjouet
women was genius.

But now you've also
given it to yourself.

Hey, Michel seems in high spirits!
Oh, hello!

You got a good job in an
organic wine consortium, huh?

Bravo, congratulations!

Thank you. But if after 20 years here

I'd been unable to compile a
foolproof work application!

- But you like it there?
- Yes, enough.

But frankly, it's only a step.

Marithé!

- Cynthia! What are you doing here?
- I work here now.

But it is not possible!
What about the bistro?

Let's just say it didn't
go very well there.

And the management course?

Nothing, everything went awry.

He's also changed all the waitresses.

Sorry, I don't want to talk about it.

- You need something?
- No.

Oh yes!

SORRY WE ARE CLOSED

Marithé!

- Good morning.
- Good morning. Where did you disappear to?

I looked for you
everywhere, in vain.

Even at the training centre.
They you said you'd left work.

Yes, indeed.

But the Monjouet women are
still very important for me.

I know that you have fired them,
I'd like to know why.

- You're here for that?
- Sure.

Look, you have been misinformed.

One of the older ones has
retired, it's true.

But the others are still here.

- And Cynthia?
- She was fired.

She was fired? Because?

It's complicated.

- Because?
- There was a thing...

The situation had
become untenable.

And so she preferred
leave. There it is.

A 'thing'?

You slept with Cynthia?

You've been fucking Cynthia?

You couldn't cheat on your wife with me!

You were a perfect husband!

But with a little 25 year old slut...
goodbye morals!

She's not a whore.

No. But I'm too stupid.

You couldn't tell me to my face?

That you didn't like me, huh?

And you were fucking the
little waitresses!

Sorry, but I must
lay the tables now.

Yes, maybe take a
short cigarette break, Jackie?

Usually, I take it at 21:30.

Exceptionally can you not
take it now?

Yes, but I'll still need
a cigarette break at 21:30.

So, tonight you'll have
2 cigarette breaks. Ok?

- Ok.
- Thank you.

- Good evening, Marithé.
- Good evening, Jackie.

You've really screwed me.
You've badly humiliated me.

Look, for me it
wasn't like that.

When I think of all the shit
I did because of you!

- What shit you did you do because of me?
- Bastard! Asshole!

You're well-matched to
and deserve Carole!

Her, and her little Vincent,
her fucking cowboy!

- And you, with your whore Cynthia!
- Stop it!

You're a fine pair
of lying assholes!

Enough, enough!

I didn't cheat on Carole,
if you must know.

We were separated
when Cynthia was around.

And you had disappeared from circulation!

- You separated?
- Yes.

She left me five months ago.

- She didn't she tell you?
- No.

Carole and I don't see
each other anymore.

- I'll help you.
- No thanks.

- Did you know Carole had a lover?
- No.

- And Jackie? She knew about you and Cynthia?
- Probably.

- Maybe I'd better go.
- Maybe, yes.

The TGV 7:15 to Marseille
is now arriving at platform 7.

It's on platform 2!

I'm going to buy him something
to eat. I'll be there.

Wait a moment, help me!

You said you were carrying
the luggage! Give me this.

Well, it's not like I'm a camel!

Call us from Brussels?
I'm afraid you'll miss the plane.

How can he miss it?
He arrives 9 hours early!

But it's when you have a lot of time
that you miss your plane.

- What idiotic logic!
- Why is it idiotic logic?

You think he could fall asleep for 9 hours?
That's idiotic logic!

- Maybe he'll get distracted by window shopping.
- Wait until he's gone to fight!

- Yeah, you're right.
- Here, the computer.

I'll go, I'll wait outside.

- Don't fight, you promise me?
- Don't worry, I promise.

It's done. He's gone.

It's over, Marithé.

My little baby is gone!

You can take the shock better.

Yes, no, I mean.. I don't know.
Come on.

Well, I'm certainly more prepared.

I knew it would be tough.

Because deep down
Theo was all I had left.

Why didn't you get a new life?

- What stopped you from doing that?
- I don't know.

Anyway, now it's too late.

Too late?

Don't be silly!
I was very much in love with you then.

But you're much
happier with Nathalie.

That's not the point.
Our son has gone.

You need someone to love you!
Move your ass.

- Clearly, there's someone...
- Agreed, but it's not you!

- I've got 2 minutes!
- Sure, go.

No, we're not small!
We're coming too.

Get back inside! You can't go
out without your coats!

Good evening.

Excuse me, but isn't it closed today?

No, the restaurant is
reserved for a wedding.

- Oh, shit!
- 200 covers.

Could you tell the chef
that Marithé is here, please?

Ok, hold this.

Thank you.

Sorry!

He says he has no time to talk

but he did ask me to prepare
you a table in the kitchen.

No, they burst!

Please, take a seat.

Avocado and mint roll,

crab ravioli with
horseradish as a starter,

Besserat Champagne, Cuvee des Moines.

Good evening.

- Let's proceed.
- Ok, chef.

Table 6.

The hors d'oeuvres are finished.

Let's get down to business.
As the bride would say.

Uh, fuck!

Sea bouquet and fresh ratatouille

with courgettes in Nubian red garlic.

Saint Joseph, white.

- Yes, perfect.
- Thanks, chef.

How come it's not up yet?

As the bride would say!

Guys, lets do it, come on!

A success! All tables
They are ready for dessert.

I'm really satisfied!

- And who says that?
- The bride!

You have eaten all
they served you?

Yes.

Everything?

Absolutely everything!

But it's completely mad, it's too much!

Get your coat.

Here. Put it in your mouth
but don't swallow.

Oh! The groom would never
say such a thing!

Carole! Come on, we're going.

- So, I'll see you at the notary on Tuesday.
- Yes.

- With your husband?
- I don't know yet.

No, Mr. Drissi has given power of attorney
for his part of the restaurant.

Too bad, I wanted to meet him.
I love his cooking.

- However, you'll be trying to live up to it?
- I will.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye. Have a safe trip.

See you Tuesday.

Well, that's it!

You don't find it too strange?

No no! It's fine.

Thank you, Francois, you are kind.

To me it's strange to think
I won't be dining here anymore!

Why? They're not going to
open a McDonalds!

So we agree on the planning?

Tuesday 11:30, for the sale
of the Moulin Blanc

15:30, purchase of the equestrian centre,

with the notary and the seller.

For your purchase of the equestrian centre,

however, we must meet
with the agency soon.

But for the Moulin Blanc we
would still need a signature.

I'm sorry...
your husband's signature.

That's not a problem.
Let's go find him.

You drive?

Have you booked?

No, but maybe ...

I'll sit you at the bar.

Follow me.

We know each other, right?

Zouzou, look after them,
while I find them a table.

No lunch!
We just need to talk to Mr. Drissi.

But it's rush hour.
We can't disturb the master.

- He's the 'chef'!
- Ok, I'll get you the owner!

Sort it out with her.
Marithé !

Marithé!

Give me a moment. Sorry.

Good morning, Carole.

Good morning.
Sorry to suddenly turn up.

But I need Sam's signature,
for the sale.

Of course, I'll find him.

Take care of Table 9.

- Carole is here.
- What? But why?

She needs a signature for the Moulin Blanc.

Ah, ok. Okay, I'll go.
Don't worry.

I should warn you...
she's come with someone.

With whom?

With a rather young guy,

slim, elegant.

You get it, huh?

You stay here.
I'll do it, it's better.

- Yes.
- Yes. Don't worry!

Cream of cockles with saffron,

fillet of lamb in parsley.

Looks good.

Sorry, unfortunately Sam cannot
leave the stove right now.

So can I take them to him?

Of course.

I apologize, I have not introduced you.

Francois, a friend.

Francois, Marithé...

We almost became friends...
[the film's title: "On a failli être amies" !]

Can I bring you a
drink while you wait?

Very kind, I'd love to.

What you would like?

Oh, we'll let you choose!

What would you say to a
Condrieu des Chaillets?

Yves Cuilleron!
That's very generous.

2003?

Personally, I prefer 2006...

Marithé!